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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.29, 1,101.41 and 247.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.29, 1,101.41 and 247.33 is: 370.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.29 : 1,101.41 = 247.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.29/1,101.41 = 247.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.29x = 1,101.41 × 247.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.29x = 272,411.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,411.74/734.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.99

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